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Spectacular heartwarming experience
20 January 2019
A fresh and inspiring take on a classic. It kept my children (11 & 12) captivated for the whole show (no mean feat!) and gave me hope for 2019!
Kerry T Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A joy!
20 January 2019
We three ‘seniors,’ all seasoned theatre-goers, were blown away by this warm, inclusive and skilful production. It was the final matinee and the company still to be full of joyful energy as they all but lifted the roof of our venerable Old Vic. All ages and all sorts in the audience absolutely loved it. Any chance of a third season?
Val Lewis Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A Christmas Carol
20 January 2019
We took our granddaughter as her Christmas present.
It was fantastic from beginning to end. Loved the bell ringing, the singing, and the whole production.
All actors were amazing and the interaction with the audience was special.
Loved the mince pies.
Charles Dickens would be delighted that this story written so long ago is still reminding people about how they should live.
Christine Boyd Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fabulous show!
20 January 2019
Absolutely loved this production.
The staging was very clever, the cast were amazing and loved the audience participation.
My son is doing the book for GCSE and whilst he noticed the differences, he was able to appreciate the adaptation.
Claire A Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fabulous
20 January 2019
Entertaining, dramatic, heart-warming, excellent interpretation of a classic. Brilliant acting with superb musicality. All of the actors stood out & of course Stephen Tomkinson was as professional as always.
KT Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fantastic show
20 January 2019
A very magical experience, my wife and I had a wonderful afternoons entertainment. A very professional show.
Robin Mcgovern Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Christmas carol
20 January 2019
Saw the it yesterday afternoon , it was brilliant loved very minute .
All the cast put their heart and sole into the production ,great music, singing and bell ringing. Great fun passing the food through the audience to the actors ,snow falling ,sprouts parachuting and sprouts going down cotton sheets from the upper balconies .
The sound effects where really good.
Evelyn Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Brilliant
20 January 2019
Absolutely wonderful - even better than last year. Stephen Tomkinson was superb as were all the actors.
It was full of suprises.
Marian Roberts Confirmed ticket purchaser
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What a Joy
20 January 2019
This was such an enjoyable performance!
Emma Nichols Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Incredible
20 January 2019
A Christmas Carol was just incredible... the best production I have ever seen. I went with my son who studied it last term for his GCSE. I am just sorry I went on the very last day as I would have liked to go again (and insist others I know go too).
The staging was magical and will stick in my memory for years to come: the hanging lanterns, the doors, the material food shutes, the snow...
It was funny, it was moving, it was thought-provoking.
Lucy Newton Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Unmissable
20 January 2019
Everything about this production was professionalism at its best, from the direction, lighting, stagecraft, and acting. I felt as though I was taking part in the production, and loved every minute of it. Scrooge at his best, and worst Steven !! Wonderful nights entertainment. Just a bit disappointed that I couldn't get tickets BEFORE Christmas, but even that didn't stop the magic. So hope it returns again next year.
Gill Fox Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A memorable evening
20 January 2019
Amazing performance, alive and engaging. Lots of surprising touches which pulled the viewer in even more. Slight panto element to it perfect for the story. Brought my 13 and 15 year old boys, they loved it, we all did. Think Dickens would have approved!
D Jacquier Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Magical
20 January 2019
My first visit to the theatre and I can't wait to return. The whole experience was magical frrom the atmosphere inside to the quite breathtaking performance of A Christmas Carol. It was the most memorable show I have seen on stage and Scrooge was so convincing and moving. The other members of the cast were obviously enjoying their parts and the hand bells,musical content and dance throughout the performance were captivating. It was a very special evening and I am so glad I made the journey to see it.
Clare Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Magical
20 January 2019
A wonderful, magical experience. Amazing staging and a fantastic cast.
Fleur Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Amazing
20 January 2019
Best Theatre production I have seen. The audience interaction was brilliant and the entire show felt very intemate.
Kellie Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The best
19 January 2019
Saw the show for the second time last night, brilliant production, cast and musicians. Stephen Tompkinson is amazing
Clare Barnes Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Christmas carol
19 January 2019
One word Amazing, enjoyable night
Jayne O’Farrell Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Amazing show
18 January 2019
Enormously entertaining, moving and funny, especially in the second half
cannizaro Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fantastic production
17 January 2019
It was an absolutely fantastic evening with a great cast. I took my son who is studying this for GCSE and he loved it. He said it literally made the story come alive, being able to see it on stage. The lanterns in the ceiling set the scene, making it feel eerie. The whole production was brilliant.
We order drinks for the interval which was a good idea, as it was busy. Using the cloakroom for our winter coats and umbrellas was also useful. What a superb evening, I can't wait to see what else is on.
Saz Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fabulous
17 January 2019
So clever.do creative and well done. Fabulous, fantastic and phenomenal!!! Loved it.
Jayjay Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Enjoy a spectacular CHRISTMAS CAROL
17 January 2019
The Old Vic's production of A Christmas Carol is distinguished by its ingenious staging. The quality and combination of music and acting produced a magical experience enhanced by a sprinkling of "snow". Stephen Tomkinson's Scrooge is splendid as is the rest of the cast. A truly must see production hopefully to be reprised at Christmas' to come.
Derek Woodford Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A Christmas Carol
17 January 2019
Amazing, loved it so much we went twice!
Lynne Confirmed ticket purchaser
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17 January 2019
Wonderful entertainment
Graham Orton Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Amazing
16 January 2019
I was completely blown away by this amazing, magical, powerful interpretation of Dickens A Christmas Carol. Stephen Thompkinson was incredible as was every member of the cast. I thoroughly recommend this show and if it returns next year I will certainly be booking to see it again. A fantastic show.
Lyn Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Uplifting
16 January 2019
Just wonderful. Best version ever. Cast put so much into it. Loved the ingenious staging and special effects, especially snow storm! Original, humorous adaptation, but also deeply moving. The blind boy who played TinyTim was amazing. Scrooge very convincing and transcended the caricature. Interplay with audience, cascade of potatoes and sprouts from the dress circle, music, dance - everything was fantastic. Really felt as though we were in it. Please do it again next year so that we can bring our grand children. They will love it,
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Joanna Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Old vic
16 January 2019
Thoroughly enjoyable evening particularly liked the stage layout which engaged the audience more.
All you could hear from people as they left was how good it was.
Darren wenlock Confirmed ticket purchaser
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An excellent production from The Old Vic
16 January 2019
Inspirational and heart warming play of very high quality. All the characters and musicians performed most professionally, I enjoyed both the singing and acting, complementing each other.
Anne Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Breathtaking
16 January 2019
I saw this show on the 15th January. It was a most exhilarating experience. All the cast were fantastic, hats off to Stephen Tompkinson for his first class performance and athleticism. I only wish there was time to see it again. I do hope it returns next Christmas.We
Ann from Kent Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A splendid Christmas Carol!
15 January 2019
Saw this last night. A brilliant production - simply staged but in a very clever way! Stephen Tompkinson was wonderful as Scrooge, and Tiny Tim was beautifully sweet. Some surprises for the audience and a bid from before the show actually started to grab the audience's attention and get us interacting with the cast. The carols and music were wonderful. What an amazing show!
Becky Brown Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fantastic
15 January 2019
An absolute delight. Haven’t enjoyed the theatre so much for a while. Acting superb. Money well spent. See it before it closes.
Jacqueline Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Brilliant performance
15 January 2019
Absolutely fantastic. Enjoyed every moment; totally mesmerised from start to finish
Lina Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Theatre at its Best
14 January 2019
We got tickets for Christmas Carol because our children are studying the text for GCSE's but we all love theatre as well, making it a good excuse to see the production. The theatre started as we entered the auditorium and were presented with free oranges and mince pies. A great way to establish the atmosphere couple with a stage coming out into the audience with a multitude of lanterns hanging over the stage evoking Victorian England. The cast led by Stephen Tompkinson were great. It was a real ensemble piece where music played an equal role and helped drive the narrative. Our only issue with the production was the adaptation. We all felt that to miss out the two skeletal children greed and ignorance was a mistake, and making Scrooges dad more of a central character was unnecessary and bringing back Marley for a hug weaken the message in the story and somehow took away from the darkness of the piece. Scrooge found redemption because there was goodness in his past, it wasn't too late to change unlike Marley. If we hadn't all have known the story it wouldn't have mattered but with a classic written by a genius we wondered why when something is so well written why it needed changing and in a time when the finance sector has destroyed the lives of millions of people around the world this element of the adaptation was not really explored.
Theatregoers Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A Christmas Carol
13 January 2019
We loved last night's performance. The interaction with the audience before and during the play was superb. An imaginative set, wonderful bell ringing, pathos and comedy, clever story telling translated beautifully by all the actors and the characters they played. A perfect play for Christmas, with a message that is as relevant now as it was then. 10/10.
Sarah Farquhar Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Christmas carol amazing
13 January 2019
Fabulous show. Very effective props and added humour and involved audience. Mince pies were a fab touch.
Rekha pankhania Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fantastic
13 January 2019
Loved it - would have been great before Christmas but I’m ready for next Christmas already just a lot of sleeps to go! Very atmospheric and hopefully will stay in my sons memory for his GCSEs!
Lisa Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fantastic
13 January 2019
A wonderful performance
Karen Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A wonderful, magical night out
13 January 2019
The old Vic knows how to put on a show and this was a perfect Christmas night out. As we entered the auditorium we were greeted by actors in victorian costume giving out nice pots and deliciously juicy tangerines. Beyond this we looked down into a magical victorian set lit by 100s of lanterns. The storytelling through the show was witty and lucid and lots of fun with singing and hands bells, brussal sprouts rolled down giant tubes of sheeting from the good to the stage and real snow. We took an 11 year old who loved it and all the adults did too. Lots of invention but I go to the theatre a lot more than the rest of my party, and I felt the direction was very good, not brilliant. You can edit that out because you deserve a good review, but I feel the directing sometimes missed a trick, and though the hand bells were magical, the actors did it with smug smiles. I thought the post show message of all of us giving was right on the button but I think the director could have used the music and bells to highlight the lives of victoriana living in poverty rather than smug smiley hand bell actors. You might feel this is splitting hairs - it was a good show, but 4 starts for direction not 5
Jumbo Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Traditional, magical and feelgood night out!
12 January 2019
Fantastic Christmassy show with simple staging, brilliant acting (Stephen Tompkinson as Scrooge was particularly good and the blind boy portraying Tiny Tim captured the hearts of the audience) and a nostalgic feel.
The carols performed with handbells, free mince pies/satsumas and interactivity kept the spirit of Christmas alive two weeks after the event. Would recommend to everyone except small children (some scenes may frighten them).
Wazza Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Awesome
12 January 2019
Beautifully potrayed.
Lourdes Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fantastic
12 January 2019
Really enjoyed this show from start to finish. The performers handing out mince pies and satsumas before it began, put everybody in a cheery mood, and made the Old Vic smell full of Christmas.Stephen Tompkinson was brilliant, as were all the cast, and I would highly recommend.
Anita. Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Brilliant
12 January 2019
Absolutely loved it. Would highly recommend to anyone thinking of going.
Stuart Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Brilliant must see show
12 January 2019
From start to finish it was the best show I’v ever seen
& big shout out to Lenny Rush
He was truly wonderful
Great timing
Mrs Jane Rogers Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A Christmas Carol
12 January 2019
I.t was fantastic. My twin grandsons, aged 12 loved it too. The set was amazing , the lighting, the special effects such as the snow and food was lovely. Stephen Tomlinson made a great Scrooge and the other characters were similarly excellent. I did wonder about having a person of restricted growth as Tiny Tim but after having a length discussion about this with my grandsons decided it gave the person a chance at acting. Well done all. Loved it.
caroline gallop Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fantastic
12 January 2019
What a great evening out the cast were fantastic I am lost for words best show ever
Keith edwards Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A Christmas Carol
11 January 2019
Great atmosphere from the moment you enter the auditorium before the show even began. There were things happening from all parts of the stage which kept you glued from start to finish, perfect and very entertaining for all ages
Janet gifford Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A brilliant Evening out
11 January 2019
We heard about A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic on the radio. Selling tickets for £25. We bought 2 and it’s the best £50 we’ve spent in a long time. A truly magical evening from the free mince pies and clementines, to being snowed on twice! Stephen Tompkinson and all of the cast were absolutely brilliant. Well acted and well told, making this well known story fresh. Would thoroughly recommend anyone to go along before it’s too late. Well done to everyone there!
Jo Jo Confirmed ticket purchaser
